ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO
JACK CHRISTIE
I am a fourth year architecture student in the Alfred State BArch program. Before studying at Alfred State, I completed the twoyear associates degree program in architecture at Finger Lakes Community College. I embrace the challenge of each new project and working toward creating spaces that work in harmony with the fabric of the natural world. I aspire toward becoming a licensed architect and work toward this goal through my school work and experience in the professional field.
CONTACT
Email Phone
LinkedIn johnmichaelchristie@gmail.com (585) 370 - 3050 linkedin.com/in/jmchristie21
Relevant Experience
ROZZI ARCHITECTS / Intern Designer
MAY 2024 - CURRENT, ROCHESTER, NY
Led the iterative design process to create conceptual design options for a focal entry canopy for an adaptive reuse project using a process involving sketching and Revit modeling to deliver a design meeting the needs of the client. Documented the existing conditions of a 30,000 sqft building using Revit and provided a set of schematic-level designs that were ready to transition into the design development phase seamlessly.
RAZAK ASSOCIATES / Intern
JUN 2022 - MAY 2024 ROCHESTER, NY
Responsible for executing drafting and modeling tasks using Revit and AutoCAD as well creating and editing rendered images using Photoshop. Was tasked with documenting existing conditions of a residence as well as demolition and new work plans. Exhibited the collaboration skills required to work in an architecture office environment such as proficiently using Teams, Zoom, and in person meetings as necessary.
AIAS / Alfred State Chapter President
JUN 2023 - CURRENT, ALFRED, NY
Tasked with the management of the six-person E-Board and planning events of the Chapter. While in this role, planned, developed, and led 26 fellow students on the first-ever international Chapter trip to Montreal. Planned a panel-style discussion titled “The Economics of Architecture. Brought together a panel of 11 members including architects, contractors, and clients including the Alfred State College President to discuss how money shapes architecture. While President, grew the Chapter by 30% and was selected as a national Chapter Leader of the Month.
Education
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE / B.ARCH
EXPECTED MAY 2025, ALFRED, NY
Expected to complete 5 year degree in 4 years with a minor in business
FINGERLAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE / A.A.S ARCHITECTURE
MAY 2021, CANANDAIGUA, NY
Age at graduation: 17 years old
Awards + Achievements
AIA ROCHESTER NEW YORK SCHOLARSHIP
2023, 2024 MERIT / RECOMMENDATION BASED
HOME COMPETITION
2022, 2023, MERIT AWARD
RAZAK MODULAR DESIGN COMPETITION
TAU SIGMA DELTA PHI THETA KAPPA FALL 2021, FIRST PLACE
HONOR SOCIETIES
EAGLE SCOUT
STUDY ABROAD
2021 SPRING 2023, SORRENTO ITALY
Skills
DOCUMENTATION / MODELING
REVIT AUTOCAD SKETCHUP BLUEBEAM
GRAPHICS RENDERING
PHOTOSHOP INDESIGN ILLUSTRATOR AFTEREFFECTS PREMIERE PRO
LUMION ENSCAPE TWINMOTION
LASER CUTTING 3D PRINTING
LEADERSHIP / OTHER MODEL MAKING
PUBLIC SPEAKING / PRESENTATION ABILITY TO WORK ON A TEAM TIME MANAGEMENT, MONDAY.COM COMMUNICATION
AERO H2E INNOVATION HUB
A research center dedicated to the future of hydrogen-elecric aviation.
CORNERSTONE OF CREATIVITY
A creative space dedicated to community-centered crafting located along New York City’s High Line.
A PLACE TO DWELL
A grouping of 3 dwelling units based on a 9 square gride tailored for single people and couples who work remotely.
An abstract grouping of forms to create an Earth Museum on the
COLOSSEUM
PIAZZA MERCATO PIANO DI SORRENTO
A project to re-imagine an under-utilized space to enhance to experience of village residents as well as draw more tourism.
FACADE
A re-imagination of a classic arcuated Roman facade to create an entrance to a building meant for the gathering of a diverse group.
URBAN SKETCHING
SKAEHETSI?KONA
A collection of sketches from around Italy and the studio of an architecture student.
A Museum Dedicated to the Life & Culture of the Haudenosuanee
AERO H2E INNOVATION HUB
Year
Team
Role
Type
Institution 2024
Jack Christie
Design, graphics
Research + Development Facility
Alfred State
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
This centrally focused building houses Aero H2E, a company that seeks to solve the challenge of the strain on the aviation industry while moving down the path to net zero with the research and development of hydrogenelectric aircraft engines. Hydrogen-electric solves the current battery weight issue of traditional electric engines. Cutting-edge research calls for an Innovation Hub that inspires the future of the aviation industry while staying aligned with the mission of reducing the human carbon footprint. The Aero H2E Innovation Hub is designed in a comprehensive fashion to minimize impact on the existing site while utilizing the resources of the region. The resources used in constructing the new Aero H2E company headquarters include everything from collecting the site’s sun and water to using recycled steel from the past generation of buildings to create a hybrid structural system.
SITE PLAN
Site “J” of the Sugar Hill Industrial Park located in Alfred, New York. The goal of this project in relation to the site was to harness as much of the site’s resources while respecting the natural landscape.
Jack Christie
10 3/4” X 22 1/2”
The environmental impacts of using a renewable material such as the timber roof structure used in this building are immense. In order to support this heavy timber roof structure round steel columns made up of at least 80% recycled steel are implemented to create a hybrid structural system.
The marriage of steel and timber is symbolic of how humans must approach the built environment in the near future in order to tread lightly on the planet. Timber is a renewable resource and using glulam structural members means that waste products can be fused together to form a structural member. Steel is one of the most widely used building materials and as older buildings reach the end of their lifespans the opportunity to recycle this incredible material is presented.
5 HORIZONTAL BARS 4” GRAVEL LAYER
4” REINFORCED CONCRETE SIDEWALK
PREPARED SOIL FOR SHRUBS 2” MULCH
BALLED & BURLAPPED PLANT
SOIL ROUGHENED TO BIND W/ NEW SOIL
WALL SECTION
8 HORIZONTAL BARS
LAYER, TYP. VAPOR & MOISTER BARRIER
RIGID INSULATION, MIN. R-15
90” REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING PER STRUCT DWGS
6” PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE
COMPACTED SOIL, TYP. 24” REINFORCED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL
Revit, Illustrator
BUILDING SECTIONS
The focus of level 2 centers around the employees in the building.
STRUCTURAL MODEL
Laser Cutter, Hand-Crafted
Model demonstrates the timber and steel hybrid structural system used in the building.
BUILDING SECTION
Section shows main test cell and typical construction of the building.
SOUTH ELEVATION
The South facade has been fitted with glazing to utilize sun in the Winter and larger overhangs for the Summer.
Revit, Lumion, Photoshop
Revit, Illustrator
CORNERSTONE OF CREATIVITY
Year Team
Role
Type
Institution
2023
Jack Christie
Design, graphics
Dense Urban
Alfred State
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
This building provides a place for creative individuals to research and fabricate their ideas. The program will combine library space for research, a maker space for fabrication, as well as a work or reading space for the occupants of the building to use for personal and professional purposes. The program will engage the students of the neighboring schools as well attracting people walking the High Line with the on-site green space. The maker space will be run as a co-op with artisans being giving below market housing in return for their teaching services. They will also be given the chance to sell their products in the artisans’ store
SITE REACTION DIAGRAMS
Diagramming exercises used to determine spatial arrangement and form of the building.
Revit, Illustrator
Site model created to better understand the solar conditions of the site.
Laser Cutter, AutoCAD, 3D Printing
SITE MODEL
HIGH LINE CONNECTION STAIR
Timber structure holds connecting stair between the High Line and 10th Avenue. Apartments are located on the upper floors.
Revit, Lumion
A PLACE TO DWELL
Year
Team
Role
Type
Institution
2023
Jack Christie
Design, graphics
Residential
Alfred State, Sant’Anna
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
This unit is a dwelling for single people and couples that work remotely. The unit will be tailored to the lifestyle of the people dwelling within to create a space where all aspects of life, including work, can be lived in a balanced harmonious fashion. Closing the office door at the end of the workday is something that signifies the transition into the next stage of the day. This transition is something that does not always translate into remote work. A small compact workstation that can be closed at the end of the day is one of the ways this unit will be able to transition uses. People need human interaction in their lives. When work is remote this connection will need to be made in other places. Large outdoor living spaces that utilize the natural beauty
SITE SECTION
Building located on a cliff on the Bay of Naples.
Dwell
Exposed 9 square grid forms structure of the building.
Revit, Photoshop HOME BUILDING
Revit, Photoshop
Views of a historic volcano.
Photoshop LEVEL 1 PLAN
A flexible interior plan is paired with outdoor space to make the most out of the Mediterranean climate.
Revit, Photoshop
VIEW OF MT. VESUVIUIS FROM MAIN LIVING
Revit,
ELEVATIONS & SECTION
Terra cotta tiles are paired with a concrete structure for a contemporary version of the vernacular style.
SCALELESS + SITELESS
Year Team
Role
Type
Institution 2022
Jack Christie
Design, graphics Sustainable
Alfred State
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
The idea behind Scaleless + Siteless is to think outside of the confines of a traditional form of a building. The first step is to intersect 2 forms to create a mass. This project uses a globe merged with a cube. The project is then digitally massed so that scale and context may be assigned. A program is then chosen to inhabit the building form. This form is located on Mars and is occupied by an Earth Museum.
PIAZZA MERCATO PIANO DI SORRENTO
Year Team
Role
Type
Institution
2023
Jack Christie, Group of 7 Studio Members
Design, Graphics, Presenter, Project Lead
Community Revitalization, Development Planning
Alfred State, Sant’Anna
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
The current program of the site leaves the space inactive for most of the day which provides an opportunity to enhance Piazza Mercato. Relocating parking to below grade would allow additional green spaces to increase engagement with the site. To utilize the space for concerts and exhibitions, additional bathrooms and facilities will be added. The current excess storage will be renovated to create new shops that will keep the piazza active throughout the day. In addition, floral archways will welcome and shelter visitors as they enter the historic pavilion. Piazza Mercato has a lot to offer and by introducing a night market and additional shops to liven up the area, the community will have a place to come together and showcase Piano di Sorrento.
ADDED MARKET PROGRAM
Updated program spaces make the market usable for more hours of the day.
Revit, Illustrator
Revit, Photoshop LEVEL 2 PLAN
Rooftop cafe and garden space give community members a place to gather at the market.
Photoshop
Indoor market space create spaces for permanent vendors at the market. LEVEL 1 PLAN
Revit,
COLOSSEUM FACADE
Year
Team
Role
Type
Institution
2023
Jack Christie Design, graphics
Facade Development
Alfred State, Sant’Anna
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
Roman architects made great strides in creating structures that were ahead of their time with many of their design principles still applicable in the present time. This facade design pulls on a few of the ancient Romans design philosophies starting with the name of the project. The coloseum was a place for people of all wealth backgrounds to come together and this mixed-use building with a focus on residential, follows this idea by having multiple apartment sizes for varying income levels. The facade of this building is pulled away creating a swath of outdoor space which could be commonly found in Roman villas. The wall that is pulled away is designed in a modern version of the Romanesque style utilizing the arch which was one of the most notable construction methods for spanning space that the Romans invented. This wall is constructed of concrete which celebrates one of the most innovative construction materials invented by the Romans.
FACADE SECTIONS
Facade gives residents access to outdoor space.
Revit, Photoshop
Revit, Photoshop
SKAEHETSI?KONA
Year
Team
Role
Type
Institution 2022
Jack Christie Design, graphics Museum, Sustainable Alfred State
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
The concept driving this project originates from the meetings of the Iroquois chiefs at the Tree of Peace located in the Onondaga village. The Onondaga were known as the “Keepers of the Central Fire” and with this came the responsibility of keeping this sacred ground safe. These ideas translate into a building that has a large centrally located gallery space that represents the Tree of Peace. Another gallery wraps around the central gallery symbolizing the walls of an Iroquois village.
SITE PLAN
Museum is situated along the shore of Almond Lake.
Revit, Photoshop
STRUCTURAL MODEL - CLT STRUCTURE
This model is an exploration of CLT structure and how it will be applied in the project.
AutoCAD, Laser Cutter
This level hosts many of the public program spaces of the museum as well as the main entrance.
This level hosts many back of house spaces and museum exhibit galleries.
Enscape, Revit, Photoshop
TREE OF PEACE INTERIOR
Handcrafted
TREE OF PEACE COURTYARD MODEL
Conceptual model used as a design tool for creating the Tree of Peace gallery.
Gallery space encircling the Tree of Peace courtyard filled with ceramic statues of the Haudenosaunee.
STEEL PLATE CONNECTION
6 3/4" X 12" GLUELAM BEAM
18" FIRE RETARDANT WOOD SHAKE
1X3 WOOD STRAPPING
2" RIDGID INSULATION
3-LAYER CLT PANEL
3/4" AIRSPACE
L-ANGLE BOLTED CONNECTION, TYP.
ARTIFACT DISPLAY SPACE
GUTTER
2 X LUMBER BLOCKING
9" RIGID INSULATION
3-LAYER CLT PANEL
5/8" ROOF SHEATHING
METAL CLIP
METAL ROOF
3/8" LAG SCREW
1 1/2" AIRSPACE
SELF-ADHERED MEMBRANE
2' X 4' SLATE TILE 2 x 4 BLOCKING
UNCOUPLING AND WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
4 X 8 CLT WOOD DECKING
6 3/4" X 18" GLUELAM BEAM 12" X 24" GLUELAM COLUMN
BOLT 4" X 6" CURTAIN WALL MULLION
DOUBLE PANE GLAZING
1/2" STEEL BASEPLATE
3/4" LAG SCREW
GRAVEL LAYER
24" REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL
6" PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE
48" REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING
2' X 4' SLATE TILE
UNCOUPLING AND WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE
6" CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE
3" RIGID INSULATION
3" GRAVEL LAYER
Laser Cutter, AutoCAD, 3D Printing SITE MODEL
Site model shows the parking configuration sunken into the site to preserve lines of view.
Revit, Photoshop SUSTAINABLE PARKING
This parking system was developed to reduce the use of non-permeable surfaces on the site.
URBAN SKETCHING
Year
Team
Role
Type
Institution
2023
Jack Christie Graphics, Documentation Sustainable Alfred State
CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
Sketching is the translation of an architect’s idea onto paper. This muscle is something that must be exercised and sketching existing architecture is a perfect exercise. Italy offers some of the most significant architecture of human history. My study abroad offered me a chance to document and interpret these works of architecture through sketching.
15th century medieval cathedral.
Pen SIENA CATHEDRAL
Stone detailing of the Renaissance.
WATERCOLOR FIGURES
Figures of a crowd put to paper.
Watercolor
Pen
BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA NOVELLA
SITE SECTION
This site section was developed during the design process of the Aero H2E Innovation HUB. The purpose of this sketch was to aid in the understanding of how a building can integrate with its site while using resources in a sustainable fasion.
The Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion in Athens, Greece
Hand Drafted
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